In Marrakech, the most prestigious properties command up to approximately 76,000 dirhams per square metre. Foreign demand remains strong, the supply of quality properties remains limited, and a further price increase is expected in 2026.
For some Moroccan retirees living between France and Morocco, an address is no longer always enough. Several benefits, social rights, or tax rules depend on actual residence, with supporting documents required in case of inspection.
Moroccans receiving housing assistance in France must be careful about the length of their stays in Morocco. A home left empty for too long can jeopardize APL payments.
Moroccan retirees living alone in France can benefit from French financial aid if they wish to spend more time in Morocco. However, this allowance remains reserved for very specific profiles.
The Global Retirement Index 2026 reveals ideal destinations for seniors. Between sunshine and controlled cost of living, Morocco confirms its position as a preferred refuge for over 61,000 French retirees .
Between the Moroccan sun and the mountains of Haute-Savoie, thousands of French retirees are hesitating. Budget, health, and taxation: expatriation to Marrakech hides real costs that upset the preconceived notions about the standard of living abroad.
Nearly 60,000 retirees residing in Morocco receive a pension from the French general scheme . According to recent data, these annual payments represent 169 million euros, despite warnings from the authorities about the risks of fraud.
Agirc-Arrco is launching a major verification campaign targeting 400 000 retirees residing outside France by 2030. Due to the lack of automatic civil-status data exchanges, pensioners in Morocco will have to periodically provide a life certificate to maintain their payments.
More than 61 000 French retirees are now living in Morocco, attracted by greater purchasing power. In Agadir, the number of expatriates has tripled in ten years, driven by a pleasant lifestyle amid inflation in Europe.
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI ) has set March 2, 2026, as the final deadline for filing tax returns for the 2025 tax year. The taxpayers concerned must use the “SIMPL-IR” electronic services for their procedures.
In a testimony that has gone viral, a European retiree residing in Morocco has drawn an uncompromising comparison between security on the two shores of the Mediterranean. He claims that the Kingdom offers far greater tranquility than Spain, thanks to a firm criminal response and an active civic vigilance.
The city of Essaouira allows Morocco to be among the top 10 best retirement destinations for 2026 , according to the annual ranking of Retraite sans Frontières, thanks to its temperate climate and authentic charm.